Following Tuesday's primary election, Atkins Mayor Jerry Don Barrett learned he will continue as mayor of the city for his third term.

Barrett, a Democrat, is unopposed in November's general election.

Final but unofficial results were Barrett (incumbent) with 282 votes (65 percent), and former Atkins City Council Alderman Mike Boren, also a Democrat, 150 votes.

Barrett, who will start his third four-year term in January 2007, said Wednesday in spite of the light turnout Tuesday, he appreciated all of the people who supported him during the primary election.

"I was thrilled with the results, and I'm looking forward to going on (as mayor)," he said. "I'm glad the election is behind us now, and that we get on with our business in the city. ... We're going to try to continue our progress."

Next on the agenda for Barrett, he said, is the future expansion of the city's ball fields and parking at the city's civic center.

Boren is a long-time business owner and farmer in Atkins.

Atkins Alderman

Alderman Charles Cheek -- Democratic incumbent for Ward 2, Position 1 -- was also re-elected for his position on the city council.

Cheek defeated candidate Rowdy Sweet 234-191 (55 percent).

Cheek is a plumber in Atkins with Cheeks Plumbing. Sweet is an investigator with the Pope County Sheriff's Department.